Patricia M. McDonald

ROCKY MOUNT - Patricia Marks McDonald, age 76, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022. Born in Richmond, VA on February 3, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Frank Hunter Marks and Beatrice Etoile Evans Marks. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Richard Cecil Marks. A woman of great faith and blessed with an abundance of compassion, Patricia was a longtime member of Englewood Baptist Church, a member of the Robert Beaman Sunday School Class, and an Alumni of the XI Delta Lambda Sorority. A registered nurse all of her life, she retired from the Developmental Evaluation Center after many years. Patricia emulated her mother in every aspect of her life and thus had a deep appreciation for all of God's creations, which she demonstrated through her love for gardening and her rescue efforts of everything and anything from animals to flowers. Another trait passed from mother to daughter was her baking skills. She was well known for her cakes and cream puffs that would always keep folks coming back for seconds. She had a fondness for collecting antique dolls. Patricia especially enjoyed the peacefulness and tranquility of visiting the family beach home at Salter Path and traveling by cruise ship all over the world. She had a talent for photography and scrapbooking, especially following celebrations of life events for family and friends she held dear to her heart, holidays, or for any reason to commemorate or create a lasting memory. The glue that bounded her family together, she was always exceedingly involved and invested in her children and grandchildren's successes and adventures. A devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and dear friend, Patricia will be forever cherished by all who knew her. Patricia is survived by her husband, William Battle McDonald; her son, Will McDonald (Taragh) of Eureka, CA; her daughter, Ann Creech (Bryan) of Erwin, TN; her grandchildren, Jonah, Jordan, and Faith Ann Creech; her nephew, Brent Marks; and her fur-baby Beaux. A Funeral Service to celebrate Patricia's Life will be held on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at 2:00 PM at Englewood Baptist Church, 1350 S. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 with Pastor Charles Taylor officiating. Burial will follow the service at Pineview Cemetery. A visitation will be from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM prior to the service in the Sanctuary of Englewood Baptist Church. Englewood Baptist Church will be livestreaming the service. This is the livestream link: https://englewoodbaptist.com/homegoing/ Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made in Patricia's memory to Englewood Baptist Church, 1350 S. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Englewood Baptist Church 1350 S. Winstead Avenue Rocky Mount , NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-937-8254 --> | Wednesday 8/3, 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm A visitation will be from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM prior to the service in the Sanctuary of Englewood Baptist Church. Service Englewood Baptist Church 1350 S. Winstead Avenue Rocky Mount , NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-937-8254 --> | Wednesday 8/3, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm A Funeral Service to celebrate Patricia's Life will be held on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at 2:00 PM at Englewood Baptist Church, 1350 S. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 with Pastor Charles Taylor officiating. Cemetery Pineview Cemetery 761 N. Raleigh Road Rocky Mount, NC 27801 Wednesday 8/3, 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Burial will follow the service at Pineview Cemetery.